Illinois's final 2024 EIA residential average. It is not a Chicago tariff, neighborhood bill or live supplier quote.
ELECTRICITY INTELLIGENCE · REVIEWED AUGUST 2026
Electricity cost in Chicago
Chicago electricity comparisons should use the full bill and current account terms. ZIP alone cannot reveal the supplier, delivery tariff, taxes or household consumption pattern.
Calculate with your ZIP →What changes the real result?
- All-in delivered rate, fixed fees and time-of-use periods
- Actual monthly kWh and seasonal HVAC load
- Plan term, minimum-use rules, credits and early termination
- Solar export compensation and address-specific production
- EV charging losses, vehicle efficiency and charging time
DO NOT MIX THESE NUMBERS
Average price ≠ utility tariff ≠ retail offer.
EIA divides residential revenue by electricity sold to create an average-revenue benchmark. Your bill applies address-specific rate rules and fees. In competitive markets, compare the full disclosure document at your normal usage—not only the advertised cents per kWh.